Barry McKinley, 32°
Commander of Kadosh
Dear Brothers of the Orange County Scottish Rite,
August is shaping up to be a meaningful month for our valley as we continue our efforts to grow, strengthen, and connect. Before we look ahead, let us take a moment to celebrate the success of our recent Fellowship BBQ picnic. It was a fantastic day filled with laughter, great food, and even greater brotherhood. Getting together outside of our usual setting provided an excellent opportunity to bond, relax, and enjoy each other’s company in a more casual atmosphere.
On August 11th, we will be hosting our Membership Open House in conjunction with our stated meeting. This is a call to all our brothers: encourage those Master Masons in your lives who are not yet part of the Scottish Rite to come and learn more about what we offer. Our valley thrives when we welcome new members who are eager to grow in Masonic knowledge and engage in deeper fellowship. Let’s make this event a strong showing of what makes the Orange County Scottish Rite such a vibrant and welcoming community.
We also look forward to the Knighting Ceremony hosted by the Knights of St. Andrew on August 2nd. This is a meaningful and proud moment for those involved, and we invite everyone to come and support our newest Knights as they embark on this next chapter of their Masonic journey.
